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Hummus vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hummus and Semolina

  • Hummus is richer in Copper, Iron, Folate, and Fiber, yet Semolina is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Semolina is 31% higher.
  • Hummus contains 190 times more Sodium than Semolina. Hummus contains 379mg of Sodium, while Semolina contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Hummus, commercial and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more IronIron +229.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +665.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hummus
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +832%
Contains more WaterWater +575.4%
Contains more OtherOther +128.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +466.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1465.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1022%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hummus Semolina
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hummus Semolina Opinion
Calories 166kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 7.9g 7.51g Hummus
Fats 9.6g 1.03g Hummus
Net carbs 8.29g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 14.29g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 71mg 27mg Hummus
Calcium 38mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 228mg 174mg Hummus
Iron 2.44mg 0.74mg Hummus
Sugar 0.33g Hummus
Fiber 6g 1.8g Hummus
Copper 0.527mg 0.284mg Hummus
Zinc 1.83mg 1.02mg Hummus
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 176mg 153mg Hummus
Sodium 379mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 0.773mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 2.6µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.05mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.582mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 83µg 8µg Hummus
Saturated Fat 1.437g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 4.039g 0.258g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 3.613g 0.322g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.103mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg Semolina
Methionine 0.183mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg Semolina
Valine 0.47mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hummus Semolina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Hummus
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Hummus
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients
  2. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.